Steering: hydraulic power assist systemRecall 72V-072 · 1963–1969 GMC GMC

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 72V-072 covers 2,459 1963–1969 GMC GMC for a steering: hydraulic power assist system problem, reported to NHTSA on April 5, 1972.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected2,4591 model

ReportedApr 5, 1972Owners notified Apr 7, 1972

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 72V072000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

What to do

The fix

The remedy has not been described yet.

GMC CAMPAIGN NO C-69-C-1.ALL COACHES ASSEMBLED AFTER APRIL 1963, EXCEPTTDH/TGH 3501 AND 3502.COACH EQUIPPED W/POWER STEERING.POSSIBILITY THATBOOSTER CONTROL BALL STUD HOUSING ON POWER STEERING-EQUIPPED COACHES COULDDEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS AFTER EXTENDED USE AND MILEAGE.IF CONDITION DEVELOPSCOULD RESULT IN COMPLETE BALL STUD HOUSING FAILURE AND LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL.THIS IS FOLLOW-UP AND ADDITION TO CAMPAIGN 68-0020, INITIATED3-11-68.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING PRESENT HOUSING WITH ONE OF NEWFORGING DESIGN, WHERE NECESSARY.)

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

GMC GMC1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969

Built from May 1, 1963 to December 1, 1969. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.